The Cordova Times
The Cordova Times is Prince William Sound's oldest newspaper, publishing since 1914. Send story ideas and news tips to news@thecordovatimes.com.
Vessel exams in Cordova set for September 18-20
A team of commercial fishing vessel examiners from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Valdez will be in Cordova Sept. 18-20 to conduct free...
Commentary: Think about reducing risk to vessels, crews
It’s time to take a mid-season time out. Maybe not a long one, just a few minutes to think about what we’re doing. The...
Damage Shortens North Fill Dock
Extensive damage occurred to the dock at the North Fill ramp sometime prior to the morning of July 31, and city officials estimate repairs...
Commentary: More work to do on state’s fiscal plan
Dear Friends and Neighbors,It has been a while since my last letter and I would like to update you on the Legislature’s progress over...
Commentary: Clean up Tulsequah Chief mine
Legislators and fishing representatives may appear to have very different jobs, but the reality is that we are both charged with looking out for...
Law & Order
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 7-28-17 through 8-3-17. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
Tustumena returns to service Aug. 15
Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Tustumena will be back in service on Aug. 15, to begin its regular service in Homer and Seldovia before...
$22 M revenue bill becomes law
Legislation expected to generate $22 million to $27 million in revenue for Alaska, via a four-year contract in which the state will sell royalty...
Coast Guard traverses Northwest Passage
On its historic voyage from Sitka Alaska, to Baltimore, MD, the Coast Guard Cutter Maple passed through the Northwest Passage in early August, accompanied...
Harvest of kings restricted in coast wide fisheries
Citing poor ocean survival conditions for king salmon persisting in Southeast Alaska and British Columbia, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is halting...
